Young Person Support Worker
| Posting date: | 12 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 October 2025 |
| Location: | Coxheath, Maidstone |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Homecare Unique Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We are currently recruiting for a Young Person Support Worker to join our dedicated team in a nurturing and therapeutic residential child care setting.
As a Young Person Support Worker, you will:
• Provide consistent emotional and practical support to children and young people with a range of complex needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to help them develop
confidence and life skills.
• Support with daily routines.
• Help maintain a safe and stable environment.
• Promote independence and help young people achieve their personal goals.
We are a diverse and inclusive company and we welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.
Candidate essentials:
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive and empathetic approach.
• A willingness to work flexibly.
• The right to work in the UK.
Desirables:
• Experience in residential childcare or youth support.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child development and trauma-informed practice.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
Homecare Unique Ltd is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We actively promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
Homecare Unique Ltd is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and comprehensive referencing. Our safeguarding responsibilities are taken seriously, and on-going training and supervision are provided to ensure our team is confident and competent in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
We are currently recruiting for a Young Person Support Worker to join our dedicated team in a nurturing and therapeutic residential child care setting.
As a Young Person Support Worker, you will:
• Provide consistent emotional and practical support to children and young people with a range of complex needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to help them develop
confidence and life skills.
• Support with daily routines.
• Help maintain a safe and stable environment.
• Promote independence and help young people achieve their personal goals.
We are a diverse and inclusive company and we welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.
Candidate essentials:
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive and empathetic approach.
• A willingness to work flexibly.
• The right to work in the UK.
Desirables:
• Experience in residential childcare or youth support.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child development and trauma-informed practice.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
Homecare Unique Ltd is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We actively promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
Homecare Unique Ltd is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and comprehensive referencing. Our safeguarding responsibilities are taken seriously, and on-going training and supervision are provided to ensure our team is confident and competent in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.